Psalms 55:18

What does Psalms 55:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 55:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many that strove with me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many that strove with me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

He has taken my soul away from the attack which was made against me, and given it peace; for great numbers were against me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

He hath ransomed in peace my soul From him who is near to me, For with the multitude they were with me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle against me: for there were many about me.

Context

v.17Evening, and morning, and at noonday, will I complain, and moan; And he will hear my voice.

v.18This passage

v.19God will hear, and answer them, Even he that abideth of old, [Selah The menwho have no changes, And who fear not God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 26:53

    Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

  • Psalms 57:3

    He will send from heaven, and save me, Whenhe that would swallow me up reproacheth; [Selah God will send forth his lovingkindness and his truth.

  • Psalms 27:1

    Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

  • Psalms 118:10

    All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

  • 2 Kings 6:16

    And he answered, Fear not; for they that are with us are more than they that are with them.

  • Psalms 3:6

    I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.

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